Faculty Position
Assistant Professor
Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Interdisciplinary Program in Reproductive Physiology
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
West Virginia University
West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, 9 month, tenure-track position in
animal reproductive physiology/endocrinology located in Morgantown, WV. Competitive salary
is commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Duties:
The position will be in the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, whose primary mission
is teaching, research, and service in the broad areas of animal agriculture as well as its contributions
to food and fiber production. The successful applicant will be a member of the Interdisciplinary
Reproductive Physiology Program Faculty, which is composed of scientists in the Division of
Animal and Nutritional Sciences plus the WVU School of Medicine Departments of Physiology
and Pharmacology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. The program and its faculty have established
international reputations for quality research as well as the development and education of
reproductive biologists to work in animal and human research.
Teaching (50%)
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the overall teaching mission of the
Division and University. Teaching will be allocated to:
1) 100% effort or lead the instruction of a general endocrinology course;
2) general histology with a laboratory; or physiology (general, integrative)
3) graduate course in a nonduplicative area applicable to his/her background
4) advise undergraduate students
5) mentor graduate students
Research (50%)
The successful applicant will be expected to elevate the division and reproductive physiology
program’s reputation through individual and collaborative research accomplishments using
agriculturally important animals (beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, poultry), and grantsmanship, as
well as becoming an influential member of the national and international reproductive biology
communities. The specific reproductive research area is flexible but must be consistent with the
above description. Research laboratories, classrooms and faculty offices in a new building,
opening summer 2016, are available.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Effective oral and written communication skills, record of scholarly achievements including
publications in peer-reviewed journals, and ability to secure extramural research funding are
essential. Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree (completed by the time of appointment)
in reproductive physiology or a closely related field with significant ability in instruction and
research using, preferably, animals important to the food and fiber industry. Postdoctoral
experience (12 months or more) providing evidence of outstanding research and excellent teaching
potential is desired.
Location:
West Virginia University’s main campus is located in Morgantown, a vibrant, family-friendly
community located in North Central West Virginia, with an area population of 55,000. The city’s
unique mix of people and cultures, and the ever-changing student population, make Morgantown
an exciting place to live. Located in “Mountaineer Country,” Morgantown is a recreational haven
year-round. In fact, West Virginia’s fifth largest city was recently rated the “#1 Small City in
America,” the “Best Small City in the East,” and the “3rd-Best Town” in the nation. West
Virginia’s natural beauty is awe-inspiring, and opportunities for skiing, hiking, rock climbing,
fishing, hunting, white-water rafting, and snowboarding are close by as are opportunities for plays,
music and art. The university is the state’s major research, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant
institution. The Carnegie Foundation designated WVU a “highest research activity or R1
university” as well as the Community Engagement Classification, a rating earned by only 6 percent
of all universities. It serves over 29,000 students in 170 degree programs offered by one of 13
academic schools and colleges (http://about.wvu.edu/wvu-facts).
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit an electronic application as a pdf including a letter, a current
resume detailing their education, employment experience and qualifications, a research statement,
and names of four people who will provide references. The College hopes to attract applicants who
can excel in a diverse University community. Applicants should have official college transcripts
and four letters of reference forwarded to:
Dr. Robert A. Dailey (rdailey@.wvu.edu)
or
Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Jr. (bob.taylor@mail.wvu.edu)
WVU - Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Division of Animal & Nutritional Sciences
P.O. Box 6108
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
Review of applications will be begin on May 1, 2016 or until the position is filled. Starting date
is negotiable as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. West Virginia University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age,
marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, or sexual orientation.